Video: What Is Tooth Decay?

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Tooth decay is the active process of tooth destruction caused by the interaction between teeth, bacteria and food. Learn how plaque develops on teeth when bacteria are unable to breakdown all of the carbohydrates in the mouth with information from a dental hygienist in this free video on oral hygiene and dental health.

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Tooth decay is the active process of tooth destruction cause by interaction between the tooth, bacteria and food, all intertwine together. Bacteria transmitted through contact adhere to the tooth surface as a sticky, sticky film called plaque. With the plaque, when food containing carbohydrate are consume, the bacteria are unable to breakdown all the carbohydrates in the mouth, which then produce an acid which the acid start to attack the enamel of the teeth. Every time the acid will attack the enamel of the teeth, it breaks the tooth down which in turn causes the tooth decay. How to get rid of tooth decay? Use a fluoride toothpaste, floss daily and brushing twice a day also helps reducing the tooth decay and seeing your doctor every six months.

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What Is Tooth Decay?

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